Harness or Steer Clear of AI in Health and Safety? February 2025 Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming industries, and health and safety is no exception. From predictive analytics to real-time hazard detection, AI offers opportunities to mitigate risks and improve workplace safety. Yet, without clear regulation in the UK, organisations face challenges in navigating this evolving landscape. How can businesses
How to Help Workers Thrive on Blue Monday January 2025 Does the third Monday in January feel particularly heavy? Known as Blue Monday, it’s often labeled the most depressing day of the year, with winter blues, post-festivities, financial stress, and gloomy skies weighing on our moods. But what if Blue Monday became an opportunity to uplift and connect your workforce?
What is a Dynamic Risk Assessment? December 2024 In today’s ever-changing work environment, hazards can arise in unpredictable ways, and standard safety protocols may not always be enough. So, what happens when new, unexpected risks emerge on the job? This is where dynamic risk assessment (DRA) becomes essential. But what exactly is a dynamic risk assessment, and why should it
Protecting Your Workforce: The Role of Occupational Health and Eye Care November 2024 When it comes to workplace safety, we often think of hard hats, steel-toed boots, and high-visibility jackets. But occupational health goes far beyond just physical safety measures. It’s about ensuring the overall well-being of your workforce, which includes not only protecting against immediate risks but also addressing
The Manual Handling E-learning course can be found under the ‘Training Courses‘ tab of your Harwood Health and Safety Portal. This course has been written to meet the needs of your business in line with the latest guidance and recommendations from the Health and Safety Executive. October 2024 A reminder for Administrators If you would like this new course to
September 2024 Health and Safety (H&S) accidents can happen to businesses of all shapes and sizes as well as across any industry. Unfortunately, the larger organisations are often all too familiar with the protocol when accidents do happen and will hire internal Health and Safety Directors, Managers and Officers to handle the fallout. The priority needs to be safety of
The Importance of Health and Safety Competency September 2024 Health and safety competency is essential for businesses of all sizes, but it holds particular significance for small businesses in the UK. In smaller operations, where staff often take on multiple roles, the risk of safety oversights can be higher. Ensuring that all employees are competent in health and safety practices
RIDDOR Reporting Guidelines Update August 2024 We want to inform you about the latest updates from the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) regarding the Reporting of Injuries, Diseases, and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations (RIDDOR). These updates are intended to streamline the reporting process and make it more straightforward, while the core legal requirements remain unchanged. Updates to the Guidance Direct Links
Beat the Heat – handle the hot weather in your workplace Temperatures above 24–26°C are associated with reduced labour productivity. At 33–34°C, a worker operating at moderate work intensity loses 50 per cent of his or her work capacity. Exposure to excessive heat levels can lead to heatstroke, sometimes even with a fatal outcome. July 2024 Hot weather can pose
Improving Safe Driving for Work June 2024 There are over 5000 accidents involving transport in the workplace every year. About 50 of these result in people being killed according to the Health and Safety Executive (HSE). These numbers paint a stark reality: driving for work can pose significant risks to employees’ health and safety. As employers, it’s our duty under